I recently heard that a woman swimmer, unnamed, on the elite level, has been known to spit in her opponent's lane before a sprint race.
Is this just ill-mannered pscyhing or something more sinister? I read on one of Gary Hall Jr.'s race club blogs that this might be a technique for getting a competitor to test positive for steroids or other drugs.
This has a somewhat Urban Legend quality to it that causes my spider sense to tingle. Nevertheless, I am wondering if the more knowledgable folks on the forum might have an explanation for the strategic use of spittle.
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Seinfeld once suggested a swimming type of biathlon in which the swimmer would swim to the end of the pool where somebody would be waiting for him, and they would attempt to strangle each other to death. Might get some more media coverage, who knows.
Nats in 09 work for you Geek?
Nats in 09 work for you Geek?
Sure, although it is highly doubtful we'll be in the same heats or that you'd be allowed to swim more than 3 event anyway.
Seinfeld once suggested a swimming type of biathlon in which the swimmer would swim to the end of the pool where somebody would be waiting for him, and they would attempt to strangle each other to death. Might get some more media coverage, who knows.
Says nothing about 2 swimmers or same heats, or even being entered...I will just stay dry on the deck with gloves on so I can get a better grip...
....I may just sell my Gibson for airfare to Austin at this rate if you keep it up...
Purely ill-mannered psyching from an ill-mannered, repugnant swimmer, IMO. When she got her clock cleaned by Inky she said something like "if I were a man I could swim that fast, too." I always thought maybe she should take a look in the mirror.
Oh I don't know. I certainly don't wish to take up her lane spitting habit unlike others on this forum :lolup: Say Kirk, didn't you spit into my virtual lane? :rofl:
However, I gotta give her props for being herself and not conforming to society's standard for women - heck in terms of looks or mannerisms.
Would I want to be next to her in a race or a sewing circle? Heck NO!
Austin is well known for their street musicians. I suggest you sell something else (like your copy of "How to do a backstroke turn") and keep the guitar to panhandle for all the bets you are on target to lose.
...then I suggest you find an organ grinder. You can hold a tin cup and hop about in a costume for pocket change...
I believe it was Amy Van Dyken (actually went to my high school--Cherry Creek H.S. in Colorado--affectionately referred to as "America's High School") who was fond of spitting in people's lane. Agree--funny but kinda gross (Don't like to see women spitting or pooping--I'm kinda Victorian that way).
I also believe it was the 2000 Olympics that she had her ass handed to her each time she did it by Inge de Bruijn the Dutch swimmer.
I doubt it would make you positive for steroids (even if you choked and aspirated the entire pool) but I wouldn't be surprised if both of them tested positive.
Oh, Kirk, c'mon, is it really that devastating to society? This is minor stuff, not worth such angst.
It's not if the behavior is viewed at a local swim meet. Maybe somewhat different if it is on display for millions of viewers including children. Maybe the next generation of swimmers will think it clever and "edgy" to take a dump (as long as it's well-formed and not too wet) in the neighboring lane.
What a bunch of sissies you guys are! Smimming needs more throw down stuff like this. It's bad enough we all get mocked for wearing our speedos (us men anyway), now the only tough person in the sport is a woman??? Maybe if we had more characters and strange behavior we'd be on TV more than once every four years.
"Smimming"?
